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S986 SNM

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 SNM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 139,052 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 135,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 135,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,597 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres perished between tread

nail offside rear

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2015 132,597 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres perished between tread

nail offside rear

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,517 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 129,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 126,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 126,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 117,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2010 113,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,680 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 94,547 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 81,188 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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S986 SNM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S986 SNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S986 SNM registered?

S986 SNM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S986 SNM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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